Chili Festival, Dahlonega. Benefits the NOA domestic violence center. Compete with other cooks for award for the best chili recipe. Trick or treating and movie night in the park will follow the festival. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Hancock Park, just off the square in downtown Dahlonega. $10 to attend, free for kids age 9 and younger; $25 to compete. 706-864-1306, ext. 6.